Marianne Vos of the Netherlands matched Nicole Cooke’s 2008 feat of winning both the Olympic and World Road titles in the same season as she and her team-mates dominated a fascinating World title race in Limburg.

Joshua Edmondson has described his recent experience competing in the colours of Great Britain as ‘like being in a different world’ as he prepares to race in the UCI Road World Championships on Saturday.

British Cycling Olympic Development Programme athlete and reigning junior women’s road race world champion Lucy Garner has spoken of her ambition to defend her title, hoping to overcome adversity once again to pull on the rainbow jersey.

British Cycling Olympic Development Programme athlete Jon Dibben was the best finisher for Great Britain on day two of the 2012 road world championships securing 17th place in the junior men's time trial.

Team Sky placed ninth at the world team time trial championships whilst while Emma Pooley and Sharon Laws took bronze in the Women's TTT for AA-Drink - Leontien.nl behind Orica - Ais and winners Team Specialized - Lululemon.

British Cycling has today announced the long-list of riders from which the final team will be selected to represent GB at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships taking place in Limburg, The Netherlands from 15-23 September.